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Pie crust vs. Roti (Chapati) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pie crust and roti (Chapati)?

  • Pie crust is higher in folate, yet roti (Chapati) is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for manganese is 62% more.
  • Pie crust has 3 times more sodium than roti (Chapati). While pie crust has 753mg of sodium, roti (Chapati) has only 298mg.

We used Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 11% 17% 83% 76% 42% 68% 39% 228% 145%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +273.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +205.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +285%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +454.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.2%
~equal in Iron ~2.2mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 11% 0% 113% 42% 86% 34% 65% 0% 8.3% 34% 4.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +337.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +241.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.9%
Contains more OtherOther +43.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.8%
Contains more WaterWater +366.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 60% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.311 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.761 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +755.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +421.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pie crust Roti (Chapati)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pie crust Roti (Chapati) DV% diff.
Manganese 0.315mg 1.747mg 62%
Monounsaturated fat 17.887g 2.091g 39%
Fiber 9.7g 39%
Fats 31.4g 9.2g 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 0.761g 21%
Saturated fat 7.974g 3.311g 21%
Sodium 753mg 298mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.28mg 17%
Copper 0.075mg 0.229mg 17%
Folate 104µg 45µg 15%
Starch 33.67g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 4.61mg 12%
Calories 518kcal 299kcal 11%
Zinc 0.4mg 1.54mg 10%
Phosphorus 86mg 158mg 10%
Magnesium 15mg 56mg 10%
Selenium 22.9µg 26.6µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.56mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.45mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Potassium 64mg 196mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.18mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Calcium 61mg 36mg 3%
Protein 6.9g 7.85g 2%
Carbs 52.1g 46.13g 2%
Choline 7.8mg 1%
Net carbs 52.1g 36.43g N/A
Iron 2.22mg 2.2mg 0%
Sugar 2.93g N/A
Trans fat 0.029g N/A
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.184mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.255mg 0%
Leucine 0.476mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.121mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.339mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.146mg 0%
Fructose 0.27g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pie crust Roti (Chapati)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Pie crust
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.663g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/nutrients
  2. Roti (Chapati) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174075/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.